we've ALL known about this since 2004, when ford said it was discontinuing the ranger in 2006. then it got pushed to 2009, then 2011.
there are LOTS of threads already on this topic
and tell your dealer that ford is not replacing the ranger with anything.

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)